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I too had osteoporosis for years before I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Have been gluten free for almost 5 years. My bone density is improved. I haven't taken Actonel since being diagnosed.I feel better than I have in many years. Thank you for your article.

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Debbie

2/1/2017 11:42:02 pm

Patricia, Thank you for sharing. I'm glad you were finally diagnosed properly. Oh how I wish testing was routine!

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Gwen

2/1/2017 02:37:32 pm

Just found your blog, and reading for the first time. I was diagnosed with CD in 2013, I had been sick for only 1 1/2 years as far as I know, I didn't really have any symptoms previous to that, but after my sister and Dad both passed away in 2013 that is when all my problems started. I had to chuckle about the bran flakes in your post, because I ate bran flakes for breakfast everyday as well, but didn't clue in that they were making me sick.. so to speak. Everynight when my hubby would come home from work and find me laying on the couch again not feeling well he would say "Quit eating those bran flakes"
Anyway I had a bone density scan about 6 years ago and again in May 2016 and they suggested I start taking bisphosphonates, which I did, but ended up having bad side affects to two of the different ones I tried, so I told my dr that I am not taking them anymore.
Anyway I hope to continue to follow your blog and I'm hoping that I can improve my bone density so I don't up end with severe osteo down the road. My grama suffered from it and my mom is also suffering with it right now, so that concerns me.
I am 60 years old so I don't think I can build bone density anymore, but hopefully I can keep from losing more now that I am gluten free.
Thank-you for sharing, and I wish you continued success with your gluten free diet and osteo.

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Debbie

2/1/2017 11:53:26 pm

Gwen, I am so very sorry for your loss. That could certainly have triggered your celiac. Many have the celiac gene, but not everyone actually develops celiac disease. They believe it is sometimes "turned on" by an illness or stressful event.
That is funny about the bran flakes. Sounds like your husband made the connection. haha Good for him! :)
Are you taking supplements?: calcium, magnesium (which is needed for calcium absorption) and vitamin D?
(By the way, I'm not a medical professional, nor do I play one on TV, haha---so not giving advice :) ---- just wondering and wondering if this has been recommended by your doctor.
As far as building bone density at age 60, yes, I do believe it still possible. I'm 57 and am continuing to hope/work on it.

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Gwen

2/6/2017 09:06:56 pm

Yes I believe that is what triggered my celiac also, it was a very stressful and heartbreaking time.
I have started taking magnesium every night, started taking before I was diagnosed because I was told it was low and also I was having a lot of muscle cramps in my legs and my feet. I try to remember to take my calcium and multi-vitamins daily, I do need to get into the habit so I don't forget to take them.
I started going for a walk everyday since Christmas and I hope to continue with that daily, a friend and I go walking daily for about an hour, I feel so good after my walk.

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